Reflection
Hands on learning is a very effective means of instruction. When hands on learning meets real world application, student engagement is maximized. Students in Gr. 6 and Gr. 7 are applying their knowledge of the corporal acts of mercy with textiles as part of the ADST curriculum. Instead of making an article of clothing for themselves, the students are making toques for the homeless and those in need. I am proud of our students and especially our teachers for combining curriculum in a way that makes a positive and transformative difference in our society.
Updates
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
On Nov.29th, 2019, Grade 6 is sponsoring the next Care Day – all donations will go to support Covenant House Vancouver. So bring a twoonie or more, and come to school wearing the clothes of your possible future career!
Don’t worry if you don’t know what you may want to become, Care Day is a great opportunity to “try something on for size”!
OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 20 FROM 1 TO 3 PM
Our Open House is this coming Wednesday, November 20, from 1 to 3pm. Please encourage friends and family to consider St. Jude School for their children.
DINNER DANCE SPONSORS
DINNER DANCE MOVIE NIGHT FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER
DINNER DANCE SPONSORS
This year the school is hosting a Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 14. To make this event a success for our school we need your help and support. If you have a business and would like to sponsor our event, please click here to learn more.
DECEMBER 14 DINNER DANCE VOLUNTEERS
We need parent helpers for decorations, ushers, silent auction basket coordinators, set up and take down, parent helpers for selling tickets to the event, and of course we will need you to buy tickets and come out to an evening of good food, drinks, and fun. If you are able to volunteer your time please email fundraising@stjude.ca
ST JUDE CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
We have 440 books to go! Tickets are $2 each / $20 per book. If you would like to pick up your raffle tickets, tickets will be available after all masses this weekend. Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am, 11am, and 5pm. Please continue to help and support our school fundraising efforts! Grand Prize $3000, 2nd Prize $1000, and 3rd Prize $500. Draw date: December 14, 2019. Contact fundraising@stjude.ca and/or pec@stjude.ca for more information.
SHOP AT CHAPTERS THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON
The other week, I was at Chapters with my wife doing Christmas shopping for our family. I love trying to find a good book for a family member. You have to really think about the person and know them in order to get the type of book right. As we were shopping I recalled our fundraiser. Here is what I did and you can do it too:
1. I selected the items I wanted to buy for people.
2. I added the total amount to be spent.
3. I followed this link: https://indigofundraising.flipgive.com/f/1112739
4. I purchased the number of gift cards I needed to cover the costs.
5. I then pulled up the e-gift cards up on my phone and used them to buy the books and the other gifts we found at Chapters. It was painless and hassle free.
6. In those simple steps I was able to generate money for our school. It was money that I was going to spend anyway, but by purchasing the e-gift cards for myself I was able to see that 15% of the proceeds went to our school to improve the building infrastructure and upgrade technology.
Order deadline: Saturday, November 30, 2019
Delivery: Instant delivery by email. Printable & accessible online
3 Simple Steps to Purchase Your e-Gift card:
Click the link above to see the St. Jude fundraising page,
Choose “Shop Online Give Cash Back”
Click “Buy an Indigo e-gift card”.
Signing in is not required. You can purchase anonymously as a guest or you can log in instantly with your Facebook account, which makes it easy to invite others to join our fundraising too.
Thank you so much for your support!
Please contact Rachelle Moshfeghi, Fundraising Sub-committee Chairperson with any questions or concerns at: fundraising@stjude.ca
GR 7 FUNDRAISER PURDYS CHOCOLATE SALES
St. Jude Grade 7 Class 2020 is fundraising with Purdys Chocolatier!
An easy way to do Christmas shopping – Avoid those line-ups and busy malls!
If you’d like to support us through purchasing some very sweet Christmas gifts for friends, family and yourself, please click the link below:
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1033040-68657
After you’ve signed in you can buy our amazing chocolates or invite others to join and support our Fundraising Campaign.
Paper orders can be submitted to the school office with cash (exact change only) or cheque (made out to Anthonette Imperial)
Last day to order: Monday, November 25th
Picked up orders from St. Jude school cafeteria on Monday, December 9th
Thank you for supporting the Grade 7 class in celebrating their graduation!
REMINDERS
Nov 1 to 30 – Indigo Gift Card Sale
Nov 19 – Hot Lunch – Pizza Hut
Nov 21 – Hot Lunch – Edo Sushi
Nov 22 – Pro D Day – NO SCHOOL
Nov 26 – Hot Lunch – Pizza Hut
Nov 28 – Hot Lunch – Jiro
Nov 29 – Care Day – noon dismissal